BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet™
Feline W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care
Provides nutritional support for urinary care and/or weight loss (a common issue in urinary patients), as well as weight maintenance once target body weight is achieved.
Features for Weight Management:
- Clinically proven nutrition to reduce body fat by 36.8% and body weight by 12.5% in just two months 1
- L-carnitine to decrease body fat and maintain lean muscle 2
- Betaine to support fat oxidation 3
- High in mixed fiber sources to promote satiety and weight loss
- Clinically proven nutrition to lower serum insulin and leptin levels with weight loss 1
Features for Urinary Care:
- Formulated to dissolve and prevent struvite urolithiasis and aid in the prevention of calcium oxalate urolithiasis 4
- Clinically proven nutrition to produce a urine pH of 6.0 – 6.4 5
- A clinical study demonstrated dissolution of struvite uroliths as soon as 14 days in cats fed BLUE W+U 6
- Controlled magnesium, sodium, and other mineral levels to limit urolith formation
Indications
Weight Loss and/or Maintenance
- Weight management for obese or overweight cats
- Helps to maintain lean muscle mass
- Weight maintenance for cats that need to prevent weight gain
Urinary Care
- Cats prone to lower urinary tract disease
- Helps to limit the formation of struvite uroliths
- Dissolution of pure struvite uroliths
- Helps to limit the formation of calcium oxalate urolithiasis
Nutritional Information
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet™ W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care for Adult Cats provides complete and balanced nutrition for adult maintenance.
Nutritional Analysis
| Nutrient | As-Fed (Average) |
Dry Matter Basis (Average) |
Per 100 kcals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 39.52% | 42.49% | 12.11 g |
| Crude Fat | 12.17% | 13.09% | 3.73 g |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 24.15% | 25.97% | 7.40 g |
| Crude Fiber | 10.40% | 11.18% | 3.19 g |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 15.70% | 16.88% | 4.81 g |
| Insoluble Fiber | 14.82% | 15.94% | 4.54 g |
| Soluble Fiber | 1.13% | 1.22% | 0.35 g |
| Ash | 7.35% | 7.90% | 2.25 g |
| Calcium | 1.26% | 1.35% | 0.39 g |
| Phosphorus | 0.82% | 0.88% | 0.25 g |
| Sodium | 0.35% | 0.38% | 0.11 g |
| Chloride | 1.20% | 1.29% | 0.37 g |
| Potassium | 0.74% | 0.80% | 0.23 g |
| Magnesium | 0.08% | 0.09% | 0.02 g |
| Iron | 191 mg/kg | 206 mg/kg | 5.86 mg |
| Copper | 23.9 mg/kg | 25.70 mg/kg | 0.73 mg |
| Manganese | 19.07 mg/kg | 20.51 mg/kg | 0.58 mg |
| Zinc | 151 mg/kg | 173 mg/kg | 4.93 mg |
| Iodine | 0.80 mg/kg | 0.86 mg/kg | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium | 0.60 mg/kg | 0.65 mg/kg | 0.02 mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.67% | 0.72% | 0.21 g |
| DHA | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.02 g |
| EPA | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.01 g |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2.37% | 2.55% | 0.73 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 2.24% | 2.41% | 0.69 g |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.02 g |
| Taurine | 0.51% | 0.55% | 0.16 g |
| L-Carnitine | 599 mg/kg | 644 mg/kg | 18.36 mg |
| Vitamin C | 7.91 mg/kg | 8.51 mg/kg | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin E | 590 IU/kg | 634 IU/kg | 18.08 IU |
| Vitamin A | 27,805 IU/kg | 29,897 IU/kg | 852 IU |
| Vitamin D3 | 1,375 IU/kg | 1,478 IU/kg | 42.14 IU |
| Glucosamine | 324 mg/kg | 348 mg/kg | 9.93 mg |
| Chondroitin | 828 mg/kg | 890 mg/kg | 25.38 mg |
Metabolizable Energy
| kcal/cup | 346 |
| Grams/cup | 108 |
| kcal/kg (ME Calculated) | 3,263 |
Recommended Daily Feeding Chart for Adults
| Weight in lbs. | Weight Reduction | Weight Management |
|---|---|---|
| 5 - 9 lbs. | ¼ - ½ cup* | ½ - ¾ cup* |
| 10 - 14 lbs. | ½ - ¾ cup* | ¾ - 1 cup* |
*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup.
Ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids), Gelatin, Peas, Calcium Chloride, L-Threonine, Calcium Sulfate, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Betaine Hydrochloride, Potato Starch, Taurine, Potatoes, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Tryptophan, L-Lysine, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Carnitine, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vegetable juice for color, Salt, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Copper Sulfate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet™ W+U Weight Management + Urinary Care is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
Nutritional Analysis
| Nutrient | As-Fed (Average) |
Dry Matter Basis (Average) |
Per 100 kcals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 10.35% | 43.71% | 11.25 g |
| Crude Fat | 5.53% | 23.35% | 56.01 g |
| Carbohydrate (NFE) | 1.15% | 4.86% | 1.25 g |
| Crude Fiber | 2.19% | 9.25% | 2.38 g |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 4.48% | 18.92% | 4.87 g |
| Insoluble Fiber | 4.34% | 18.33% | 4.72 g |
| Soluble Fiber | 0.14% | 0.59% | 0.15 g |
| Ash | 2.17% | 9.16% | 2.36 g |
| Calcium | 0.38% | 1.60% | 0.41 g |
| Phosphorus | 0.31% | 1.31% | 0.34 g |
| Sodium | 0.15% | 0.63% | 0.16 g |
| Chloride | 0.23% | 0.98% | 0.27 g |
| Potassium | 0.30% | 1.27% | 0.33 g |
| Magnesium | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.03 g |
| Iron | 65 mg/kg | 274 mg/kg | 7.07 mg |
| Copper | 5 mg/kg | 21 mg/kg | 0.54 mg |
| Manganese | 6.10 mg/kg | 25.76 mg/kg | 0.66 mg |
| Zinc | 44 mg/kg | 186 mg/kg | 4.78 mg |
| Iodine | 0.80 mg/kg | 3.38 mg/kg | 0.09 mg |
| Selenium | 0.23 mg/kg | 0.97 mg/kg | 0.03 mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.13% | 0.55% | 0.14 g |
| DHA | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.01 g |
| EPA | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.01 g |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 0.98% | 4.14% | 1.07 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0.91% | 3.84% | 0.99 g |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.09% | 0.38% | 0.10 g |
| Taurine | 0.15% | 0.63% | 0.16 g |
| L-Carnitine | 131 mg/kg | 555 mg/kg | 14.29 mg |
| Vitamin C | 84 mg/kg | 357 mg/kg | 9.79 mg |
| Vitamin E | 99 IU/kg | 418 IU/kg | 10.76 IU |
| Vitamin A | 53,434 IU/kg | 225,650 IU/kg | 5,808 IU |
| Vitamin D3 | 656 IU/kg | 2,770 mg/kg | 71.30 IU |
| Glucosamine | 153 mg/kg | 651 mg/kg | 17.83 mg |
| Chondroitin | 547 mg/kg | 2,328 mg/kg | 63.75 mg |
Metabolizable Energy
| kcal/can | 144 |
| Grams/5.5-oz. can | 156 |
| kcal/kg (ME Calculated) | 920 |
Recommended Daily Feeding Chart for Adults
| Weight in lbs. | Weight Reduction | Weight Management |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8 lbs. of body weight per day | Feed ¾ to 1 can | Feed 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cans |
Refrigerate unused portion.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Water, Pea Protein, Powdered Cellulose, Whitefish, Carrots, Potatoes, Calcium Sulphate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Flaxseed, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Betaine Anhydrous, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Blueberries, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Salt, DL-Methionine, L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement.
References
- Panasevich M et al. Improved body composition is linked to serum biomarkers in overweight cats fed a therapeutic diet. In Proceedings AAVN Clinical Nutrition & Research Symposium. Virtual, June 2-3, 2021
- Toll PW et al. Obesity In: Hand M et al. Small animal clinical nutrition. 5th ed. Topeka, Kan: Morris Animal Institute, 2012: 501-542
- Verbugghe A et al. Peculiarities of one-carbon metabolism in the strict carnivorous cat and the role in feline hepatic lipidosis. Nutrients 2013; 5: 2811-2835
- Houston DM et al. A diet with a struvite relative supersaturation less than 1 is effective in dissolving struvite stones in vivo. Br J Nutr 2011; 106: S90-S92
- Forrester SD et al. Feline Lower Urinary Tract diseases. In: Hand M et al. Small animal clinical nutrition. 5th ed. Topeka, Kan: Morris Animal Institute, 2012: 925-976
- Tefft KM et al. Effect of a struvite dissolution diet in cats with naturally occurring struvite urolithiasis. J Fel Med Surg. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X20942382
Blue Buffalo Co., data on file
